The importance of organisational culture for health system resilience: A qualitative analysis of factors that supported health care workers in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0317231 - e0317231

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Health system resilience is defined as the ability of a to prepare, manage, and learn from shocks. This study investigates German health by analysing system-related factors that supported care workers, key building block system, during COVID-19 pandemic. We thematically analysed data 18 semi-structured interviews with informants management, policy academia, 17 in-depth 10 focus group discussions workers. identified six categories which workers pandemic: (1) appreciation encouragement; (2) team support communication; (3) collaboration across professions institutions; (4) informational, material technical support; (5) leadership participation; (6) creativity innovation. The analysis highlights importance systemic organisational for maintaining resilience. need improvise develop pragmatic solutions deal COVID-related challenges offered ample opportunities participation, self-determination, innovation, alternative work processes. Learning adaptations made pandemic implementing sustainable changes increase conducive cultures, non-hierarchical working styles hold promising potential transformation strengthening.

Language: Английский

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The association of burnout with work absenteeism and the frequency of thoughts in leaving their job in a cohort of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Health Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Introduction During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, high levels of burnout were reported among healthcare workers. This study examines association work absenteeism and frequency thoughts in leaving current job with a cohort workers during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April-May, 2022 on 10 hospitals, 18 immediate care centers, 325 outpatient practices Chicago area surrounding Illinois suburbs. Logistic regression models used to assess scores (Oldenburg Burnout Inventory—OLBI) its sub-scores (exhaustion disengagement scores) work. Results One-fifth 60% respondents ( n = 1,825) unplanned their job, respectively. After adjusting for covariates, higher scores, especially exhaustion associated increased odds (OR 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01–1.08). both also positively work, e.g., each unit increase OLBI score 1.39 (95% 1.34–1.43) times thinking about “a lot/constantly” vs. “never”. Discussion Overall, this showed positive between (and job) More research is needed support worker well-being stress direct solutions addressing light

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Relationship between Surface Acting, Job Stress, and Emotional Exhaustion in Health Professionals: The Moderating Role of LMX

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 637 - 637

Published: July 25, 2024

Rapid organizational changes due to technological advancements, high-efficiency expectations, and uncertainties, particularly in healthcare, have led a global stress epidemic among em-ployees. This has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic evolving workplace practices. Surface acting, or suppression faking of emotions, significantly contributes this burnout, impacting not only individual healthcare professionals but also systems' overall effectiveness sustainability. Providing adequate resources high-demand work environments is, thus, essential mitigate these negative experiences. Leader-member exchange (LMX) can play pivotal role understanding addressing needs expectations professionals. Drawing on Conservation Resources (COR), Job Demands-Resources (JD-R), Social Exchange theories, Grandey's Emotional Regulation Model, study analyzed data from convenience sample 350 The results reveal that surface acting intensifies professionals' experiences job emotional exhaustion. Notably, empirically demonstrated high levels LMX relationships with their leaders impact These findings offer valuable insights for managers policymakers, highlighting importance maintaining sustainable management practices complex stressful organizations.

Language: Английский

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Perspectives and Practices of Healthcare Leaders in Supporting Healthcare Worker Well-Being: A Reality Check

Journal of Healthcare Leadership, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 1 - 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs) is a critical concern. While leaders can play crucial role in influencing employees' well-being, it remains unclear how are leveraging this influence. This study aims to unravel the current perspectives and practices supporting HCW well-being. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with at various levels within university medical center. focused on exploring three key topics: factors data sources utilized for information gathering, strategies employ influence Our design was grounded constructionist epistemology adopted phenomenological approach. methodology primarily involved driven, inductive thematic analysis discern patterns themes from collected data. Fifteen revealed multitude categorized into domains: personal, socioeconomic, work-related factors. Leaders reported variety sources, including "contact data", derived regular sporadic interpersonal interactions, "investigation entailing formal inquiries organization. Interestingly, while acknowledge their potential positively particularly aspects, there notable trend deflecting responsibility, often redirecting towards other or placing back individual employee. Healthcare show comprehensive understanding affecting employee However, have predominantly reactive approach managing Data collection sporadic, lacking consistency, tendency redirect responsibility revealing discrepancy between acknowledgement its actual implementation. We argue that essential all hierarchical assume actively collectively transitioning proactive promoting safeguarding HCWs.

Language: Английский

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Understanding and supporting the mental health and professional quality of life of academic mental health researchers: results from a cross-sectional survey

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Abstract Background Academic mental health research is critical to understanding, treating and preventing poor health. Researchers often have their own lived experience of a condition, but despite potential exposure distressing material, the work-related quality life researchers not systematically supported in UK universities. This study aimed quantitatively characterise experiences, professional workplace support needs this group. Methods academic ( n = 254) answered an online survey March 2024. Using linear regression modelling, we tested associations between socio-demographic, physical factors alongside negative positive aspects life, i.e., secondary traumatic stress, burnout compassion satisfaction, as well maladaptive coping strategies such alcohol drug use or sickness absence from work. We also compared researchers’ with perceived need examined implications for funding applications. Results Having personal condition showed strongest association poorer outcomes. Mental using qualitative methods reported higher levels stress than those quantitative methods, did disability chronic illness (compared without). ten times odds taking leave cope work related feelings. There were important differences types they report needing. Our evidence points more guidance needed on factoring into projects. Conclusions findings highlight wealth amongst researchers, importance providing systematic proactive group, illness, methodologies. With having considerable economic organisational consequences employers funders, recommendations include developing researcher well-being plans, regular end project debriefs, development training challenging topics, clearer consideration

Language: Английский

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Understanding burnout in nurses: identification and coping strategies

British Journal of Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 34(4), P. 220 - 224

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Burnout, a psychological syndrome caused by prolonged exposure to chronic workplace stressors, is prevalent issue in nursing, characterised emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and diminished sense of accomplishment. This article explores the widespread impact burnout identifying its key indicators consequences for both nurses patient care. Furthermore, it evaluates evidence-based management strategies, including organisational interventions, resilience training, peer support programmes, aimed at mitigating improving outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Dynamics of Absences Due to Respiratory Infections, Including COVID-19, Among Medical Staff in a Regional Pediatric Hospital

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 563 - 563

Published: March 5, 2025

Background: Respiratory infections pose a significant public health challenge, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated absenteeism due to respiratory illnesses, affecting workforce stability. Identifying factors influencing is crucial for resilience and effective care. Methods: This retrospective longitudinal study analyzed HCW diseases from 2017 2023 at the "Sf. Maria" Children's Emergency Hospital in Iași, Romania. Data 3827 HCWs were examined, including demographic occupational variables (age, gender, job role) disease types. Statistical analyses (chi-square tests, ANOVA, regression models) conducted using SPSS assess trends associated risk factors. Results: Sick leave peaked 2020 (8322 days) remained high 2021 (8134 days), gradually decreasing 2022-2023 but not returning pre-pandemic levels (~5000 days/year). Nurses accounted most days, while male staff aged 41-50 affected. Seasonal variations showed higher transitional months lower rates summer. was leading cause of during pandemic, with quarantine measures further increasing sick duration. Conclusions: Pediatric hospitals must strengthen infection control protect sustain care continuity. Preventive actions such as immunization, training, monitoring are critical reducing absenteeism, maintaining resilient workforce, ensuring quality crises.

Language: Английский

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Risk factors for musculoskeletal and depressive symptoms among Brazilian healthcare workers from the HEROES cohort – a prospective longitudinal study

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 8

Published: March 18, 2025

Objectives. This study aimed to identify occupational, personal and psychosocial risk factors associated with musculoskeletal depressive symptoms in a cohort of Brazilian healthcare workers (HEROES). Methods. The prospective included 125 from the Healthcare System (SUS). Data were collected via e-surveys using sociodemographic questionnaire, Nordic Beck depression inventory, Copenhagen questionnaire Pittsburgh sleep quality index. follow-up response was 64, 52, 50 49% at 3, 6, 9 12-month follow-up, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression identified main for symptoms. Results. At 3 months, quality, burnout, age, stress, quantitative demands, skill development emotional demands recognition 6 justice, stress age 12 Conclusion. Personal significantly Future intervention studies should emphasize these factors, larger samples.

Language: Английский

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Occupational hazards among healthcare workers in Tanzania: a scoping review

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: July 30, 2024

Abstract Purpose The implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) measures among healthcare workers in Tanzania is suboptimal, mainly due to a lack adequate resources. This study aimed map the available research identify gaps on hazards Tanzania. Methods A scoping review was conducted by searching relevant articles MEDLINE, Scopus, Science Direct Web electronic databases. total 29 studies were included, data extracted from these studies. Results Healthcare are exposed biological, psychosocial, ergonomics, physical chemical hazards. majority literature involved biological (71%), other limited. Conclusion OHS need become priority public issue protect More needed understand determinants this problem

Language: Английский

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The Global Burden of Absenteeism Related to COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(10), P. 1196 - 1196

Published: Oct. 19, 2024

A rise in absenteeism among healthcare workers (HCWs) was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly attributed to SARS-CoV-2 infections. However, evidence suggests that vaccine-related side effects may have also contributed this period. This study aimed synthesize on prevalence of related vaccine HCWs.

Language: Английский

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